Description
A vibrant red, white, and blue cheesecake, perfect for festive celebrations.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 (8 oz) packages full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- Red gel food coloring
- Blue gel food coloring
- 3 tablespoons of the main cheesecake batter
- Extra red and blue gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and wrap the outside with foil.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add granulated sugar and mix well.
- Incorporate sour cream and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed to combine.
- Scoop out 1 cup of the batter and tint it with red and blue gel food coloring.
- Pour the remaining batter into the crust and drop spoonfuls of the colored batter on top. Swirl with a toothpick to create a fun pattern.
- Bake in a water bath for 55 to 70 minutes, until just set in the middle.
- Cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar, then refrigerate for at least 240 to 360 minutes or overnight before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and avoid overmixing.